Union Drywall Carpenter

POSITION SUMMARY:

Carpenters are responsible for construct, erect, install, and repair structures

and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and

power tools; install framing, and seal joints between plasterboard or other

wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering. Carpenters

work with blueprints, specifications, and drawings to build, maintain and repair

various types of structures.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Designs, constructs, remodels,

retrofits and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood,

drywall, plaster, concrete and brick.

* Study specifications in

blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and

determine dimensions and materials required.

* Shape or cut materials to

specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.

* Measure and mark cutting lines on

materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.

* Verify trueness of structure,

using plumb bob and level. Assemble and fasten materials to make framework

or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.

* Remove damaged or defective parts

or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.

* Assemble or install metal framing

or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.

* Cut and screw together metal

channels to make floor or ceiling frames, according to plans for the

location of rooms or hallways.

* Erect scaffolding and ladders for

assembling structures above ground level.

* Other job duties as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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High school degree or equivalent

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Participates in Apprenticeship Program

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Union Carpenter